Yorkshire Dales are in the county of North Yorkshire, UK. They are world famous for their picturesque combination of rolling hills, woodland, wild moorland, dramatic landscapes and gentle valleys that create unique and beautiful vistas. There are many opportunities for great walks and the lovely little dales towns and villages provide a glimpse [Continue]

Stonehenge is a well-known Neolithic and Bronze Age stone monument located in a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England. The whole WHS is quite large and contains many other structures from the Neolithic and Bronze Ages. Stonehenge is in a World Heritage Site of over 2000 hectares that is considered one [Continue]

The Peak District (also called “The Peak”) is the name given to a picturesque upland area of the East Midlands region of England. There are no precise boundaries; the term comprises most rural areas and small towns which lie between (and are within easy reach of) Sheffield, Huddersfield, Leeds, Manchester, Stockport, Buxton, Congleton, [Continue]

The Yorkshire Moors are in the county of Yorkshire, UK. They are world famous for their picturesque views and history Located in North Yorkshire, the Moors are a national park regulated by the North York Moors National Park Authority. In contrast to National Parks in some other countries, the North York Moors are not public [Continue]

Lake District National Park is in North West England, in the county of Cumbria. It is the largest National Park in the country (occupying 885 sq. miles) and is considered one of its most scenic regions and England’s premier destination for hiking and climbing. The main attraction is the lakes and fells carved by glacial [Continue]

St. Mary’s is the largest island with a population of around 3000. Most commerce is centered here as is the vast majority of the tourism related infrastructure. Hugh Town is the main centre. Tourist numbers are naturally limited by the spaces on the boat or planes, so in Scilly you can leave Cornwall’s tourist hordes [Continue]

Hadrian’s Wall was built by the Romans to protect their colony in England from the Pictish tribes in Scotland. It stretches for 87 miles across the north of England from the Irish Sea to the North Sea in the counties of Cumbria, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear. Built by Roman soldiers in the second century [Continue]

York is an ancient cathedral city with a history that dates back to before Roman times. It is situated in the heart of Yorkshire in North Yorkshire with some of the best preserved historical buildings and structures in Europe. York was known as Eboracum by the Romans, who founded the fortress city on the River [Continue]

Newcastle upon Tyne is a city in the North East of England. It has a population of 250,000 but including the surrounding urban area its population is almost 1 million. Newcastle is a lively and diverse city, known for its nightlife, art, music and sports. Compact, attractive and friendly, it is one of England’s core [Continue]

Nottingham is the major city in the East Midlands of England, its prosperity historically derived mostly from the lace making and coal-mining industries – little of which now remains. Nottingham has moved towards a more service-based economy. The centre of Nottingham lies on the River Leen and its southern boundary follows the course of the [Continue]